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Explorer Tom Cannon Rock in County Dublin is just a rock with a name. It sits there looking important, probably because it was named after a cannon that fell off a ship long ago. Give it a wave from a safe distance.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is keeping its cards close to its chest. I heard the seesaw goes up on its own at midnight. Terrifying, right? Definitely not just wind playing tricks.

Explorer Tom Cliffs of Howth are seen from the Balscadden Road, which sounds like a place built by people who hate walking. Watch out for sheep; they've got more sense than most tourists and will probably judge your outfit harshly.

Explorer Tom Post box in Howth has an ER monogram and a wall-mounted life. It’s seen more boats than you have, so don’t get too attached to your own adventures.

Explorer Tom Howth Station House is a worker's pad from the tramway era, circa 1890. It’s got lattice gables that look like they’re trying to keep the wind out. The sash windows are still doing their thing. Say hi for me!

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Howth. Stands on a natural spur above Balscadden Bay, with an entrance in the southwest side featuring a machicolation. A sturdy stone structure watching the sea, visible from the village below.

Explorer Tom Ben of Howth in County Dublin gives you a view of Portmarnock and Malahide from the northwest. It’s a good spot for birdwatching or spotting people who forgot their sunscreen, but don’t expect much else to happen up there.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Howth. After a 2011 storm collapsed part of this crenellated wall, the graveyard was buttressed to keep its secrets safely underground again.

Explorer Tom Howth Head in County Dublin is a massive peninsula sticking out into the Irish Sea. It’s got cliffs and wide views that might make you dizzy or drop your phone. Take a pic of the edge for me!

Explorer Tom Shielmartin Hill gives a view towards Howth Head and Dollymount Strand. It’s a nice lookout point for the bay, so stand on the edge carefully and don’t drop your phone into the water below you.

Explorer Tom Ireland's Eye is an islet in County Dublin. It’s got a bit of a mythical ring to it, doesn't it? Like a dragon’s eye or something. Take an aerial photo if the drone batteries are still working.

Explorer Tom Corr Castle stands within a gated development, its oblong form and NE turret preserving memories of the White family from the sixteenth century.